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SL52 VRT

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,961 mi
Last recorded78,961 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 VRT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage evident to front and rear vehicle structure.

body filler present around near side rear seat belt mounting, inner and outer wheel arch and sill

floor pan distorted in places

front brake discs worn

off side front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2010 69,948 miles

Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage evident to front and rear vehicle structure.

body filler prenent around near side rear seat belt mounting, inner and outer wheel arch and sill top, unable to assess any repair.

floor pan distorted in places

front brake discs worn

off side fgront brake rubbing slightly, has a tight spot on rotation of wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,432 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 52,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all four brake discs slightly corroded,

Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,968 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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SL52 VRT is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL52 VRT is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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